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September is always great because it marks the beginning of gaming season! The time of year all the games we've been waiting for finally arrive, along with even more big news. A New 3DS and New 3DS XL have been announced, a major Super Smash Bros. leak, and must-have Mario Kart 8 DLC on the horizon, all revealed in the last week? It's time to get excited. In this month's show we go over what was added to the site, what we're playing, the news, games coming out this month, poll results on if you have ever intentionally destroyed one of your video games, game review on Skylanders: Giants for Wii U, current top ten selling games, contest results for the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Treasure Pack, 4th Annual Call of Duty Marathon details, retro review on Super Castlevania IV for Super NES, and your emails. Put down your homework and join us for the Nintendo hour. And Play on, Players!

It's the last ho-hum month of slow game releases, but there is always something going on with Nintendo. In this month's show we go over what was added to the site, what games we are playing, the news, games coming out this month, the poll results on if you ever intentionally destroyed one of your video games, a game review on Samba de Amigo for Wii, current top 10 selling games, contest info on how to win the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Treasure Pack, a retro review on Metroid II: Return of Samus for GameBoy, and an email. Enjoy the last month of summer vacation with us and Play on, Players!

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Webisode 40: Now You're Playing With E3 Powerhttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

A brawl between Iwata and Reggie, Robot Chicken humor, and great games throughout. That's how Nintendo won E3. You don't have to take my word for it, because this year, majority opinion gives Nintendo the crown! Great job Ninty! That doesn't mean there was nothing else to be excited for, because right after we go over what games we are playing, we dive into all the E3 conferences from Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo. Nintendo was traveling the nation again during E3 week, this time with the Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest, and we waited in line for 3 hours to bring you the lowdown on that event as well. Everything is wrapped up nicely with your emails so what do you say? Grab a drink, pull up a seat, and re-experience the magic of E3 with us. Play on, Players!

We seem to have hit another dry release spell this March, but sales of Wii U are up from last year, and that is something to cheer about. Also on the show we go over what was added to the site, what games we are playing, the news, games out this month, results for the best games of 2013, a game review on Wappy Dog for DS, current top 10 selling games, the contest winner for the Professor Layton Prize Pack, a retro review on Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl! for NES, and an email. Listen to this podcast on St. Patrick's Day with your favorite brew and Play on, Players!

Welcome back everyone! First podcast of 2014 catches you up on the review, unboxings, and new contest now up on the site. Make sure to tell us your favorite games of 2013 to enter the drawing for the Professor Layton Prize Pack. Also this webisode, we talk about what games we are playing, the news, games coming out in February, poll results on how much of your holiday shopping you did online last year, game review on Sing Party for Wii U, top 5 most anticipated games of 2014, current top 10 selling games, retro review on Air Fortress for NES, your emails, and calls. Thank you everyone for helping us collect the most votes ever for a poll and the most calls ever on the Nation Line! It's a fun show so grab your Valentine, listen with love, and Play on, Players!

Didn't think school would become such a burden between me and the site, but it did! My apologies. The Thanksgiving podcast is now ready for your ears. Triz and Streex have strong differing opinions over the importance of pixels, but you probably already expected that. Also in this show we go over what we are playing, the news, games out next month, poll results on if you think downloaded games should be priced lower than the same game in a retail box, game review on NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for Wii, top 5 characters we fell in love with, top 10 selling games, retro review on Super Mario Bros. for NES, and your emails. This may be the last show of the year with Triz moving later this month, so if we don't see you around Christmas, Happy Holidays and see you next year! And like always...Play on, Player.

Halloween is just 2 days away, and the Ninfest Mario Marathon is just 4 days away! One last podcast to fill you in on the excitement that is the 25 hours of straight Mario gaming, right here on Ninfest. In this show we go over what we're playing, the news, games coming out next month, poll results on how you feel about Sega buying Atlus, game review on New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS, top 5 reasons the Wii will be remembered for its greatness, current top 10 selling titles, retro review on Battalion Wars for GameCube, and your emails. It's the biggest week for Ninfest all year, and it all starts here. Play on, Players.

Fantasy Football is back in full swing, even if Streex and Triz are starting the season on the wrong side of the win column. At least Streex made it to another birthday! This month we go over what games we are playing, the news, game out next month, poll results on if you plan to buy a 2DS, review on Odama for GameCube, top 5 most addicting games, top 10 selling games, retro review on Tarzan for Nintendo 64, and an email. Also check out early info at the top of the show on the upcoming Mario marathon set to kick off November 2nd. There's a $50 eShop prize at stake! Enjoy the show and Play on, Players.

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Webisode 34: Ninfest's Mainframe Was On The Blinkhttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

Surprisingly large happenings in August this year as Disney Infinity rolls out and Nintendo announces the 2DS. We'll share how our Disney Infinity collections are shaping up and our opinions on what to think of this new 2DS handheld. Deep inside this podcast we share what we are playing, the news, games coming out next month, poll results on which system is your favorite, game review on The Amazing Spider-Man for Wii U, top 5 sequels we want to see on Wii U, the current top 10 selling games, retro review on Bazooka Blitzkrieg for Super NES, and your emails. Also a very special thanks to you guys for helping Ninfest reach over 200,000 views on YouTube! A truly awesome milestone. Play on, Players.

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Webisode 33: Get Out Of That Tree And Stop Messing Around!!https://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

We're deep in the summer months which means gaming takes a bit of a backseat to fun in the sun. Regardless, there Streex and Triz find plenty to talk about that has been going on in the industry over the past month. Along with going over what we're playing, the news, and what games come out next month, we cover the poll results on how well you think the Wii U will sell compared to the Wii, game review on Rabbids Land for Wii U, top 5 things Nintendo should do to make Wii U more attractive, our experience at the Pikmin 3 event at GameStop, retro review on The Adventures of Gilligan's Island for NES, and an email.

After a year of silence, the Ninfest Nation Podcast makes a triumphant return! Streex and Triz getting back to podcasting is like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird coming out of retirement. This webisode is all about E3 and lots of opinions on which presentations were the best...and worst. Before getting into the main course, a little time is spent on what games we've been currently playing and wrap up the show with some impressions of the Best Buy E3 Nintendo Experience. Lots of time is spent talking about other consoles in this webisode but we promise to get back to talking 100% Nintendo on next month's podcast. Enjoy the show and play on, Player.

We just launched the Nation Line so you can call in your questions and comments, and you guys wasted no time to use it. Listen in as the first caller “calls” out Triz. This month we talk about the poll results on if you prefer 2D or 3D Mario, game review on Call of Duty: Black Ops for Wii, top 7 Wii games, our fond Wii launch memories, retro review on Abadox: The Deadly Inner War for NES, and your calls and emails. Play on, Player.

E3 is now over and we have more than enough games to cover. So many in fact, we had to change our usual podcast format. We dive into the usual games we are playing to start the show and end with your emails, but the rest in between is all E3 discussion. We cover the Konami, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, and both of Nintendo’s conferences. We also give out our scores for each. I’ll let you guess which one of us loved Nintendo’s presser and which one of us hated it. Enjoy the show! Play on, Player.

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Webisode 29: The Crusade For the Crystalshttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

E3 2012 gets jumping next month so we decided to talk a bit about what we think we’ll see at this year’s big show. Also this month we talk about the poll results on do you play non-Nintendo consoles, game review on Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story for DS, top 5 games we want to play that were cancelled, E3 predictions, retro review on Final Fantasy 2 for Super NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

The heated debate over the worth of Wii Music continues and I’m glad some of you out there come to the games’ defense! This month we talk about the poll results on what was your first Nintendo system, game review on Cyberbike: Cycling Sports for Wii, top 5 evil clones, the best of 2011 Ninfest game awards, retro review on Star Trek: 25th Anniversary for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

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Webisode 27: Tackle a Whole New World with Streex and Trizhttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

We threw down the challenge for our Zen Pinball 3D high scores to be beat and you guys wasted no time to prove your worth on the tables! Congratulations! This month we talk about the poll results on how often you comment on websites, game review on Wii Music for Wii, top 5 launch titles, the best of 2011 Ninfest game awards, retro review on Super Mario World for Super NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

Happy New Year 2012! We’re back and ready to go for another year of podcast bliss. This month we talk about what was just added to the website, what games we are playing, big stories of the week, new releases, poll results on will you buy Nintendo Wii U at launch, game review on EA Sports Active: NFL Training Camp for Wii, top 5 greatest gaming rebirths, a look at the past, present, and future of the 3DS, retro review on Alleyway for GameBoy, and your emails. Play on, Player.

We took last month off to prepare and put on our biggest marathon yet. When this podcast was recorded we hadn’t reached our goal yet, but now are pleased to announce we reached the $600 goal with $625 total. This month we talk about the poll results on how many hours a day you watch some kind of screen, game review on Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness for GameCube, top 5 games with music from real bands, Mega Man Marathon results, retro review on Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge for GameBoy, and your emails. Play on, Player.

September is here and the good games are starting to trickle in. I’m sure you all can’t wait for the holidays. Of course we had to talk about the big elephant in the room, being the 3DS Circle Pad Pro. Also this month we talk about the poll results on if you thought $250 was a fair price for the 3DS, game review on Excite Truck for Wii, top 5 crappiest Super NES games that we love, info on our Mega Man Marathon in October, retro review on Blaster Master for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

The second podcast in two months means we’re back on the monthly schedule. Hopefully that means listeners will return and send us more emails as we only had one this month. The 3DS had some troubles last month so it is only fair that we share our professional analysis on the situation. Also this month we talk about the poll results on if you will buy more games in 2011 than you did in 2010, game review on Yoshi’s Island DS for DS, top 5 ways Nintendo can save the 3DS, our thoughts on club.nintendo, retro review on Adventures of Tom Sawyer for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

My move to California kept the podcast down for several months, and also quite sadly Cheator is no longer on the show. However, new podcaster Triz comes onto the show with thoughtful insight on the past, current, and future condition of Nintendo. Please send an email welcoming him to the show. This month we talk about the poll results on which would you most like to see battle each other, game review on Super Mario Galaxy for Wii, top 5 anticipated Wii U games, results for the Best of 2010 Ninfest Awards, retro review on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

After a month off, we are finally back with our first podcast of 2011. The 3DS is coming in March so there’s no question we need to touch on it, along with Sony’s announcement of the PSVita. Let the next portable war begin! This month we talk about the poll results on why aren’t you buying more new video games, game review on Final Fantasy V Advance for GameBoy Advance, top 5 fighting games, reveal how to vote for the Best of 2010 Ninfest Awards, retro review on Battletoads for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

Last podcast of the year! Hope you enjoy this show even if the soundboard was a no show. This month we talk about what was just added to the website, what games we are playing, big stories of the week, new releases, poll results on do you own an iPhone or iPod Touch, review on New Super Mario Bros. Wii for Wii, top 5 most anticipated 3DS games, announce the winner of the Donkey Kong Country Returns contest, retro review on Vice: Project Doom for NES, and your emails. Happy New Year everybody and Play on, Player.

This month we talk about what was just added to the website, what games we are playing, big stories of the week, new releases, poll results on do you own a PlayStation 3, review on EA Sports Active for Wii, top 5 underrated Wii games, details on the new Donkey Kong Country Returns contest, retro review on Power Blade for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

This month we talk about what was just added to the website, what games we are playing, big stories of the week, new releases, poll results on have you ever paid for extra downloadable content for a game, review on Guitar Hero: Aerosmith for Wii, top 5 radically different sequels, the winner of the Epic Mickey: Collector’s Edition contest announced, retro review on Metal Storm for NES, and your emails. Hope you all enjoy it. Play on, player.

Nothing but love in this webisode, which is why we share some of our favorite podcasts and websites from other Nintendo minded brothers. We also take a serious turn and discuss the Wii’s recent struggles at retail, what Nintendo might do to get back on top, and the list of hot titles coming out in the next four months. Also this month we have reviews on Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus for Wii, top 5 spin-off Mario games, retro review on StarTropics for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player!

The Wii Games Summer 2010 is underway and although we missed our chance to take Ninfest to the top of the charts, you can prove to the world what kind of game skills you have. We’ll give you a look at what to expect at the event along with all the cool prizes and freebies you can go home with even if you lose. This month we talk about the poll results on how many of the main Pokemon series games you have owned and if you own a Xbox 360, review on Wii Sports Resort for Wii, top 5 peripherals, retro review on Mega Man 3 for NES, and your emails. Play on, Player.

E3 2010! Nintendo catered to the hardcore gamers this year and the results were phenomenal. Return to the big show with us this webisode. This month we talk about poll results on if you still own a Nintendo Entertainment System, review on Wario Land: Shake It! for Wii, top 5 Wii exclusive games, an E3 detailed report, retro review on Dr. Mario for NES, and your emails. Hope you all enjoy it. Play on, player.

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Webisode 14: Why Is There A Chainsaw In The Kitchen?https://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

The birth of Streex's second child set this podcast back a little bit but the show must go on! This month we have poll results on if you own a DS, review on Cave Story for WiiWare, top 5 alternative games, the winner of the Super Mario Galaxy 2 contest announced, retro review on Maniac Mansion for NES, and your emails. Play on, player.

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Webisode 13: Evil Attempt to Control the Cityhttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

A bit later than we would have liked, but we have another delightful show for you. This month we have poll results on what was the best DS game of 2009, review on Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles for Wii, top 5 improvements we’d like to see done for Wii, retro review on Chip n Dale: Rescue Rangers for NES, and your emails. Like always, this info is accompanied by all the latest news and games we are playing. Give us your ears for a few hours and play on, Player.

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Webisode 12: Shoot First and Forget About the Questions!https://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

Happy 1 year Anniversary to the Ninfest Nation Podcast! A whole year of podcasting goodness reaches full circle today on this special webisode. Before we get into the podcast proper we start the show off discussing the successful Castlevania Marathon we just put on raising donations for the Cure JM Foundation. Thank you again to all that watched and donated. This month we have poll results on which failed game system do you have the fondest memories of, reviews for No More Heroes for Wii and Pokemon HeartGold Version for DS, top 5 reasons retro games are better than today’s games, discussion on what defines a gamer as core or casual, a retro review on Super C for NES, and a king's portion of listener emails. One of the best webisodes ever! Thank you everyone and play on, player.

Before jumping into this fun-filled webisode, Streex was able to get his fitness fun on at the Wii Fit Plus event at his local Target. A little exercise went a long way because it resulted in a $15 gift card, usable for anything in the store! In this webisode we have the poll results on if you plan to upgrade to Windows 7, a review on Excitebots: Trick Racing for Wii, top 5 sexiest game characters, a retro review on Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES, and your emails. Play on, Players!

Happy New Year! It's 2010 which means we have to ask you guys what you thought were the best games to come out in 2009. More details inside and on the site. Also inside are the poll results on which social networking sites you most often use, review of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on Wii, top 5 nintendo controllers, retro review of Batman on NES, and the emails. Let's start the year off on a good note. A great year of gaming is ahead of us gamers!

It's Christmas Eve and Streex and Cheator are bundled by the fire with hot cocoa to bring you the last podcast of 2009. Streex surprises Cheator with a couple of Nintendo 64 game gifts and one lucky listener gets New Super Mario Bros. Wii! An all-around Christmas miracle. No poll results this webisode but you'll get a tasty review of Pinball Hall of Fame: The William's Collection on Wii, our top 5 Wii Sports games, a retro review of Tetris for NES, and the Ninfest Nation's emails. Enjoy and hope to see you in 2010! Play on, players.

First off, thank you to everyone that watched our very first Marathon, and a very special thank you to those that donated. It was a lot of fun playing the games you wanted us to play raising money for Texas Children's Hospital even if it meant staying up for over 24 hours. Hope you all join us again for our Castlevania Marathon in 2010. As for this new podcast, we run down the news as usual with poll results on if you own a Wii, review on Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii, top 5 16-bit games, retro review on Duck Tales for NES, all wrapped up deliciously with your blessed emails. Keep 'em comin' Ninfest Nation and play on, players!

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Webisode 7: State of the Art...High Resolutionhttps://www.ninfest.com/apps/podcast/podcast/

Great news everybody! Streex is now expecting the arrival of his second baby sometime in 2010! That is not why you're here though is it? Ok, in this show we have the poll results on what's your secret gaming shame, review for The Conduit on Wii, top 5 underrated DS games, retro review of Mega Man 2 on NES, and the best for last, your emails. Dig in Ninfest Nation, and like always...play on, players.

Streex is back from his vacation to California where he got together with several forum members and enjoyed lots of gaming with them. Now it's time to get back to the podcasting with Cheator and talk about the latest news to come from Nintendo. Also in this show we talk about the poll results on if you like to watch other people play video games, review on Nerf 'n Strike on Wii, top 5 video game power ups, retro review on teenage mutant ninja turtles for NES, and your emails. See you inside!

Let's keep this description short and simple so we can get right into the show, shall we? Dive in for poll results on which video game character you like the most, a review of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time for Wii, top 5 hardest levels, a retro review of Ninja Gaiden on NES, and loads of your emails! Keep those emails coming. Listening to what you guys have to say is my favorite part of the shows!

This webisode Streex and Cheator have a guest on the show. Please welcome Banana! She's ready for the show, are you? The day of recording also happens to be Streex's 4 year wedding anniversary, but he's still here to deliver the Nintendo news you need to know! On this show we have poll results on what will be the big gaming announcement from Nintendo at E3 (a late vote collection), review of Safe Cracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure for Wii, top 5 most surprising moments in games, a look down memory lane at our gaming past, and retro reviews for Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link and Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! for NES.

E3 2009 is now over and we have a lengthy podcast to cover every nook and cranny of it. In this webisode we also have poll results on which third party company makes the best games, reviews for Wii Play and Kate West: The Vanishing Files for Wii, top 5 hardest NES games, and a retro review for Track & Field 2 on the NES. What makes this webisode the best of all is your emails! First webisode with your questions and comments makes us happy pandas.

A second podcast? I guess that means we're serious about this. Let's make this a thing. Streex and Cheator come together again to go over the best Nintendo news of the month, along with poll results on who is your favorite villain, review of Fishing Master for the Wii, top 5 video game icons, and a retro review of Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest for NES. Grab some popcorn and sit down with us for another engaging podcast all about Nintendo!

This is where it all begins! The very first podcast from Ninfest to you, the Ninfest Nation! Streex and Cheator sound nervous as they find their way through the latest news along with the poll results on which character you would like to see in the next Smash Bros. game, a review on The Price is Right for Wii, top 5 worst endings, and a retro review on Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES. The beginning has to start somewhere. Might as well be here!